There are many ways to show your dog that she is your best friend and an important member of your family.

There are many ways to show your dog that she is your best friend and an important member of your family. From doing activities together to creating a space just for her, these are some easy ways you can strengthen your bond with your four-legged friend.

Inviting guests to your home when you have a new or energetic dog can prove to be challenging. Just a little training -- for both your dog and your guests -- will make visits more enjoyable for everyone.

Inviting guests to your home when you have a new or energetic dog can prove to be challenging. Just a little training -- for both your dog and your guests -- will make visits more enjoyable for everyone.

Since your dog hasn't mastered speaking in words yet, you may wonder how you can tell if your dog is feeling okay. It turns out, many of the clues can come from just looking at your dog and reading his body language.

Since your dog hasn't mastered speaking in words yet, you may wonder how you can tell if your dog is feeling okay. It turns out, many of the clues can come from just looking at your dog and reading his body language.

Grab the popcorn, turn the cell phone off and snuggle up with your BFF (best furry friend) as The Dog Daily picks 10 of the best movies about dogs.

Lady and the Tramp

Who could forget the one lone strand of shared spaghetti between the high-class Cocker and the tramp from the other side of the tracks? These are the makings of a Disney classic.

Benji

A slice of childhood, this 1974 Joe Camp canine classic casts a stray as the lead dog that rescues a couple of neighborhood kids.

Marley & Me

Take one part Jennifer Aniston and one part Owen Wilson, and then add an adorable Labrador retriever puppy. Movie magic results. Warning: This is a tear-jerker.

Old Yeller

Friendship and courage personified, Old Yeller is set in 1860's Texas. Originally released in 1957, the movie will have you grabbing the tissues for one of cinema's greatest and most gut-wrenching canine moments.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

One of the best dog movies you may not have seen, Hachi is based on a true story from Japan. Richard Gere's character finds a young Akita pup that transforms his life.

Lassie

In this 1994 film, Lassie is more contemporary than classic, but it beckons "hero" while engaging those who grew up with the classic series. Plus, it introduces a whole new generation to the famed collie.

My Dog Skip

When 9-year-old Willie Morris is given Skip, a Jack Russell, as a birthday present, his Mississippi life in the '40s will never be the same. The all-star cast includes Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane and Kevin Bacon.

Turner and Hooch

Featuring Tom Hanks in 1989 pre-Forrest Gump days, he is unwittingly paired with Hooch, a Mastiff, whom Hanks' character needs to help identify a murderer.

Beethoven

What starts as a puppy escaping a pet store robbery turns into a family comedy. Charles Grodin stars as the dad who begrudgingly allows his kids to adopt the protagonist pooch.

Because of Winn-Dixie

In this film, which is based on the book of the same name, Winn-Dixie changes the lives of a young girl and her somewhat reserved dad, played by Jeff Daniels.

Carol Bryantis the Social Media and PR Director for Fido Friendly magazine. A frequent media contributor, Carol is a two-time nominee from the Dog Writers Association of America, and she maintains her own dog blog, Fidose of Reality. Her articles have previously appeared in The Dog Daily.

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